Archive of all comment and opinion articles – Page 384
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Destination Watford
A passerby was overheard this morning giving directions to one of the small army of journalists and retail experts heading to the revamped Tesco Extra in Watford…
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Chilling news
What does your fridge say about you? A lot, according to fridge maker Sharp…
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An acquired taste
Marmite’s new TV ad has divided opinion, proving once again that sense of humour is a very personal thing. Do you love it or hate it?
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Shelf wars
Both The Co-op and Tesco have taken a stand on the issue of displaying lads’ mags - but which approach is more likely to pay off?
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Fmcg brands should not always opt for the sexy mobile app
There’s a temptation among many fmcg brands to be ‘blinded by the shiny’ when it comes to using mobiles for marketing…
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Medium-sized ice cream suppliers offer flexibility
The current shortages of ice cream demonstrate over-reliance by major retailers on the top two ice cream manufacturers…
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The promotional party - is it over, asks Shore Capital
The UK grocery market, after having a drink with promotions, has arguably embarked on a sustained binge…
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eBay's coupon clampdown should be applauded
EBay UK has moved to significantly restrict the sale of money-off next purchase coupons and similar manufacturer vouchers…
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Bargain Booze and Waitrose - what ownership lessons?
Bargain Booze’s plans to float on the AIM set me thinking about business structures in our trade…
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Carlsberg could still take the Stella route with Somersby
Few expected Carlsberg’s cider debut to be another Stella Cidre…
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Minty toothpaste campaign kicks off Co-op's lads mags cover-up
There is nothing so trivial that a bit of PR can’t be invoked to help the cause…
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The full Alpen’s builders make muesli manly
The builder’s breakfast is a British classic. But have you ever wondered what it’s like in Switzerland?
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Working on a budget: the real world of the successful start-up
You have recently started a food business and you’re following your heart…
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Gregg Wallace and John Torode kiss up for Celebrity Masterchef
Jo Wood has just had a tattoo of ex-husband Ronnie’s face removed from her derrière, apparently…
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Tyrrells goes for a packet
Tyrrells has proved a tasty investment for Langholm Capital, having bought it for £30m and sold it for £100m…
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All's fair in love and 'phoney war'
Sometimes in this job it’s hard to sit back, take time out and enjoy the great things happening in the industry.
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Meat dreams
What are the prospects for the world’s first in-vitro burger, developed at a cost of €250,000 and unveiled at an event in London?
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Responsibility adrift
The storm clouds gathering over the government’s Responsibility Deal grew ever more menacing today as the Association of Directors of Public Health became the latest body to walk out…
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Tesco: there's life in the dinosaur yet
Tesco will attempt to reinvent the out-of-town hypermarket with Thai-style malls. Can it prove the dinosaur isn’t dead?…
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Pineapple fruit-on-flesh mystery solved
Ever wondered why you often find pineapple atop your slab of gammon?…